Coastal Horizons Inc

Coastal Horizons Inc is a CARF-accredited substance use treatment facility located at 120 Coastal Horizons Drive in Shallotte, North Carolina, within Brunswick County. For individuals and families searching for medically supervised detox in the Wilmington-area coastal region, this facility offers a defined medical detox level of care — one of the more complete service tiers available in this part of the state. The center operates Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, and can be reached directly at (910) 754-4515.

The continuum of care at Coastal Horizons spans three levels: medical detox, a standard outpatient program, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). The medical detox level provides structured withdrawal management for patients who need clinical oversight before transitioning to lower levels of care. The IOP offers a step-down option for those who have completed detox but require ongoing, structured support without full residential placement. The facility also holds an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification, reflecting a formal credentialing process specific to opioid treatment services.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is among the confirmed therapeutic methods used at the facility. CBT is a structured, skills-focused approach that helps patients identify and shift the thought patterns that contribute to substance use. Combined with the facility’s multi-level care structure — from detox through outpatient — the treatment framework supports patients at different stages of withdrawal and early recovery.

Coastal Horizons serves several populations that other local programs may not accommodate as readily, including individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and those who are court-ordered into treatment. On the financial side, the facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay, and financial assistance — a broad range that reduces barriers to access for Brunswick County residents and the broader Shallotte service area. CARF accreditation signals that the facility has met independent standards for quality in behavioral health and substance use services.

Coastal Horizons Inc offers medical detox as a distinct level of care for individuals who need supervised withdrawal management before moving into ongoing treatment. Medical detox is the clinically appropriate starting point for many people whose substance use has created physical dependence — attempting withdrawal without medical oversight carries significant risk, and having a structured detox program available locally in Brunswick County matters for people who cannot travel far for care.

Following detox, patients at Coastal Horizons can transition into the facility's outpatient or intensive outpatient programs, creating a care continuum on a single campus. The facility's Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification further establishes its formal credentials in treating opioid-related conditions. To speak directly with the facility about detox availability or admissions, call (910) 754-4515.

Coastal Horizons structures its programs across three levels of care: medical detox, a standard outpatient program, and an intensive outpatient program (IOP). This tiered structure allows the clinical team to match patients to the appropriate level of support based on where they are in the withdrawal and recovery process. The IOP is designed for individuals who need more structured programming than a standard outpatient schedule provides but do not require inpatient placement.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a confirmed part of the therapeutic approach at Coastal Horizons. CBT provides patients with practical tools to recognize and change the thinking patterns that drive substance use — a method well-suited to both the intensive outpatient setting and continued outpatient care. The facility operates Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.

Coastal Horizons Inc explicitly serves Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals — a population that encounters significant barriers at most standard addiction treatment facilities. The center also accepts court-ordered patients, making it an established option for individuals entering treatment through the legal system in Brunswick County and the surrounding region.

The facility's payment options are broad by local standards: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, state insurance, self-pay or cash, and financial assistance are all accepted. This range is particularly relevant for patients in the Shallotte area who may be navigating detox or substance use treatment for the first time and are uncertain whether they can afford care. CARF accreditation provides an independent quality benchmark for prospective patients and their families evaluating options.

Paying for medical detox or outpatient treatment is one of the first practical questions families face, and Coastal Horizons accepts a wide range of payment sources. Medicaid and Medicare are both accepted, as are private insurance plans and state insurance. For those without insurance coverage, self-pay and cash options are available, and financial assistance may also be an option.

To confirm current insurance acceptance and discuss financial assistance eligibility, contact Coastal Horizons directly at (910) 754-4515 during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The facility is located at 120 Coastal Horizons Drive, Shallotte, NC 28470.